Clinical trial • Phase I/II • Gastroenterology|Immunology

METRONIDAZOLE for Pouchitis

Phase I/II trial of METRONIDAZOLE for Pouchitis. 18 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Gastroenterology|Immunology
Trial Disease
Pouchitis
Trial Stage
Phase I/II
Drug Modality
Small molecule|Peptide/protein/enzyme

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
09-09-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
27-09-2024

Trial design

Phase I/II trial across 1 site in Denmark.

Target Sample Size
18

Eligibility

Recruits 18 No vulnerable populations selected; participants must be adults (over 18 years); informed consent is required from each participant; assent is not applicable..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Patients currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected; participants must be adults (over 18 years); informed consent is required from each participant; assent is not applicable.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Of any gender\n- Over 18 years of age\n- Have a previous diagnosis of ulcerative colitis\n- Have had IPAA surgery, and\n- Have been diagnosed with pouchitis\n- Be able to understand and complete study procedures as determined by the investigator\n- Be able to speak either Danish or English\n- Be able to comply with study procedures for the length of the study\n- Use a highly effective contraception method for the duration of the trial (until day 30 in Phase I and until day 37 in Phase II), such as implants, injectables, oral contraceptives, IUD (intrauterine device), sexual abstinence or vasectomized partner."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Patients with a previous allergic reaction to GM-CSF, metronidazole or fosfomycin\n- Patients who are currently under antibiotic treatment or have received antibiotic treatment within the past 30 days\n- Patients currently pregnant or breastfeeding\n- Patients with ASA IV classification (American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification)\n- Patients with severe pulmonary disease\n- Patients with autoimmune thrombocytopenia\n- Patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR < 40 ml/min)\n- Patients with alcohol use disorder or history of drug abuse\n- Patients currently in treatment for any malignant or hematological disease\n- Patients with a previous history of cancer will be excluded from the study (except for patients with well-treated and stabile cancer after a control period of more than two years).\n- Patients with anticipated compliance problems as determined by the investigator"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in the pouchitis disease activity index (PDAI","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in the clinical, endoscopic or histological PDAI","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in median WBC, CRP, creatinine and liver enzymes from before application of the study drug to 7 days after application of the study drug","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Laboratory change from baseline to 7 days after application (median WBC, CRP, creatinine, liver enzymes)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in microbial diversity in the pouch using 16S rRNA sequencing from before application of the study drug to 7 days after application of the study drug","definition_or_measurement_approach":"16S rRNA sequencing comparison of microbial diversity pre-application vs 7 days post-application."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety: Determine serious adverse reactions or adverse reactions from the application of GM-CSF, metronidazole and fosfomycin in the pouch","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety monitoring for serious adverse reactions and adverse reactions following application."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Assess the modulation of dendritic cells and inflammatory mechanisms using Nanostring nCounter analysis through mRNA expression and flow cytometry","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment via Nanostring nCounter mRNA expression analysis and flow cytometry of dendritic cells and inflammatory markers."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
18
Recruitment Window Months
71
Consent Approach
Informed consent is obtained from each adult participant (participants must be over 18). Participant information and informed consent form documents are prepared (document titles indicate participant information in Danish). Study language eligibility requires participants to speak Danish or English. Assent from minors is not applicable.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
1
Total Number Of Participants
18

Denmark

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
14-11-2024
Processing Time Days
58
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
18

Sites

Site Name
Region Sjaelland
Department Name
Department of Surgery
Principal Investigator Name
Ismail Gögenur
Principal Investigator Email
igo@regionsjaelland.dk
Contact Person Name
Ismail Gögenur
Contact Person Email
igo@regionsjaelland.dk
Number Of Participants
18

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Region Sjaelland
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Denmark

Third parties

  • {"country":"Denmark","full_name":"Frederiksberg Hospital","duties_or_roles":"1","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}

Co-sponsors

  • Reponex Pharmaceuticals A/S

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
METRONIDAZOLE
Active Substance
METRONIDAZOLE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
INTRA-ABDOMINAL USE
Route
INTRA-ABDOMINAL USE
Authorisation Status
2
Investigational Product Name
FOSFOMYCIN
Active Substance
FOSFOMYCIN
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
INTRA-ABDOMINAL USE
Route
INTRA-ABDOMINAL USE
Authorisation Status
2
Investigational Product Name
MOLGRAMOSTIM
Active Substance
MOLGRAMOSTIM
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
INTRA-ABDOMINAL USE
Route
INTRA-ABDOMINAL USE
Authorisation Status
2
Combination Treatment
Yes

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